Food or solar? Farmers divided over land use

Published On Aug 28, 2024, 1:12 AM

The UK is experiencing a divide among farmers over land use, particularly between traditional farming and solar energy production. Some farmers welcome solar farms as a way to gain financial stability, especially as the UK government aims to quadruple solar energy output. However, many farmers and local residents oppose the loss of productive farmland for solar installations, fearing that this trend could lead to increased food imports. With recent government approvals for large solar projects on farmland, the debate continues about the best use of agricultural land moving forward.